"Keep America Weird": An interesting take on the HHS mandate

William Mattox writes, in USA Today, that for reasons similar to those that (rightly) make Austin residents eager to "Keep Austin Weird", we should oppose policies like the HHS mandate that have the effect, even if not the aim, of standardizing and homogenizing the sometimes-"weird" institutions and associations of civil society:

    I worry that Obama's health care plan is doing to Catholics what those
    cookie-cutter national chains were threatening to do to Austin's bohemians: Rob
    them of their distinctive identity. Of their unique character. Of their freedom
    to be authentic.

    Yes, I know Obama's contraception mandate provides an
    exception for Catholic churches. But it offers no such relief to those running     Catholic schools, hospitals and charities who want to live out their faith (and     follow their church's teachings) on more than just Sundays. In essence, the Obama     administration's message to these Catholics, despite a cosmetic compromise, is     akin to telling Austin's bohemians that they can dress like hipsters on the     weekends so long as they behave like corporate shills Monday through Friday. . ..